Make-A-Wish Video: This Will Really Warm Your Heart

heart pic Make A Wish Video: This Will Really Warm Your Heart Do you need a reason to feel good about yourself today?

One fantastic way to make yourself feel better is to do something nice for someone else. 

You can really make a difference in another person’s life and put a smile on your face at the same time!

Hopefully, you already know about my campaign to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

However, just in case, I thought I’d …

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Traditions in America: 21 Things I Love About Sunday

picnic Traditions in America: 21 Things I Love About Sunday Want to know why Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week?

There are actually a number of reasons that I love Sundays, but I’ll get to that in a moment.  The sad thing to me is that Sunday seems to be changing.  If we aren’t careful, our Sunday traditions in America are going to be lost forever.  For some, I think they already are.

Traditional Sunday activities …

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Kid’s Habits: Prepare Your Child For A Great Life

kid smiling Kids Habits: Prepare Your Child For A Great Life Are you teaching your kids good habits for a great life?

Teaching our kids the right habits to enjoy life, be creative, prosper financially and to generally be successful is a challenge all parents face.

Good habits do not begin automatically.  Our kids learn a good portion of their behavior from us, their parents.  We are their role models. 

We have the incredible responsibility to teach our kids the behaviors …

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How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Children

bedtime story How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Children Do you want a close relationship with your kids?

A strong bond with your children won’t happen automatically.  You have to be intentional about developing these deep and meaningful ties.

One of the best ways to foster such closeness in your family is to read aloud to your children.  Reading to your kids has multiple benefits not the least of which is the bond it forms between you.…

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40 Things To Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home

This is a guest post from Sherri at Serene Journey, where she shares simple tips, tricks and philosophies on enjoying life.

teach your kids 40 Things To Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home As parents it’s our responsibility to teach, guide and encourage our kids. If we do our job right they go on to become responsible contributing members of society.

No pressure…right?

Teaching practical life skills and philosophies are important parts of developing our children into well rounded and happy

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Five Family Values To Teach Our Kids (And Our Bankers!)

kids money Five Family Values To Teach Our Kids (And Our Bankers!) What family values do you consider most important for your children to embrace?

In order for our kids to grow up and live happy, productive lives they need guidance.  They need our direction so they can adopt the proper family values as their compass.

Embedding the right attitudes and values in our children early will keep them from running amuck like some of our bankers have done lately.…

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Ideas To Help Your Children Become Smart Shoppers

kid decision Ideas To Help Your Children Become Smart Shoppers We need to make a concerted effort to help our children become smart shoppers.  Children are easily influenced in their shopping decisions.  Kids are heavily targeted by advertisers hoping to score big sales.  My children often want whatever toy was on the last commercial they saw on TV or that they last played with at a friends house.  Impulse buying can lead to serious financial consequences.

It is our responsibility …

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